Missouri Senate Bills

SB 1546 - This act creates new provisions relating to financial institutions. The act provides that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice to refuse to provide financial services, refrain from continuing to provide existing financial services, terminate existing financial services with, or otherwise discriminate in the provision of financial services to, a person or trade association solely because such person or trade association is engaged in the lawful commerce of firearms or ammunition products and is licensed pursuant to federal law or is a trade association. The Attorney General (AG) is given investigatory authority to investigate violations or potential violations of this provision. Any person or entity in violation of this provision may have a cause of action brought against them in the name of the state by the AG and may be subject to declaratory and injunctive relief as well as civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation plus reasonable expenses, investigative costs, and attorney's fees. The act also exempts any financial institution from civil liability under the laws of this state for any act or omission made when in compliance with or in good faith reliance on any applicable rule, regulation, or written guidance issued by a regulatory agency, as that term is defined in the act. This exemption is a bar to the action or proceeding, notwithstanding that after such act or omission, such rule, regulation, or written guidance is modified, rescinded, or is held to be invalid by a court. Moreover, this provision shall not bar any action or proceeding when the act or omission of the financial institution constituted fraudulent activity, intentional misconduct, wanton or willful misconduct, or gross negligence. This act does not apply to the extent that any statute, regulation, or treaty of the United States preempts it. Furthermore, nothing in this act shall be construed to impair, limit, or affect the authority of the federal or any state government, and any regulatory agencies thereof, to bring any civil, criminal, or administrative enforcement action. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1570 - Under current law, a birth certificate may be amended by a court order to reflect a surgical sex change. This act repeals that provision of law. Under this act, the State Registrar shall amend the birth certificate of a person born in this state to indicate a male, female, or X sex designation upon receipt of a statement signed by the person attesting to a gender identity other than that which is recorded on the birth certificate. SARAH HASKINS

SB 1583 - Current law authorizes counties to impose a property tax of $0.05 per $100 assessed valuation for providing services to persons 60 years of age or older. This act increases the allowable levy to $0.10 per $100 assessed valuation. The act also requires the board of directors responsible for the administrative control and management of the Senior Citizens' Services Fund to be accredited by a statewide nonprofit organization advancing the well-being of older adults across the state, as described in the act. This act is identical to HB 2734 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1590 - This act requires the Secretary of State to begin a new series of numbers for proposed constitutional amendments only after general elections that take place in years ending in eight. SCOTT SVAGERA

SJR 104 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, modifies the powers of the State Treasurer. Specifically, the State Treasurer is permitted to invest certain state moneys in obligations of the United States government or any agency or instrumentality thereof maturing and becoming payable not more than seven years from the date of purchase, rather than five years as is the case currently. The amendment additionally authorizes the State Treasurer to invest in: • Municipal securities possessing one of the five highest long term ratings or the highest short term rating issued by a nationally recognized rating agency and maturing and becoming payable not more than five years from the date of purchase; and • Other reasonable and prudent financial instruments and securities as otherwise provided by law. This constitutional amendment is identical to the truly agreed to HCS/HJR 35 (2021). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1529 - This act creates new provisions relating to the bargaining process over labor agreements between public labor organizations and public bodies. Within 30 days after a labor organization has been designated as the exclusive bargaining representative for the public employees in a bargaining unit the bargaining process must begin with representatives of the public body and representatives of the labor organization meeting and bargaining in good faith, as that term is defined in the act, for an agreement covering the wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for the public employees within the bargaining unit. The labor organization and the public body shall engage in good faith bargaining with each other's designated representatives. In the event that an agreement cannot be reached within 180 days after a labor organization is designated as exclusive bargaining representative for the public employees in a bargaining unit, the dispute shall be referred to mediation. If, after 90 days, mediation has not been successful then the matter shall be referred to arbitration as described below. At any time during the bargaining process, if either the labor organization or the public body determines an impasse has been reached over wages, benefits, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment, the party may submit the matter to interest arbitration. If the parties agree that an impasse has been reached, within seven days of such decision the public body and labor organization shall attempt to agree upon an impartial arbitrator to resolve the impasse. If an arbitrator cannot be agreed upon within such time period then the party that made the initial determination of impasse shall request a panel of seven arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services. The parties shall alternate striking from the panel one arbitrator at a time until a single arbitrator is left, with the party that made the initial determination of impasse striking first. Once an arbitrator has been selected, the parties shall proceed to present their arguments. Within 45 days the arbitrator shall submit its decision. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding upon the parties, provided that any provision that would require the enactment of law for its implementation shall not be binding until such time as the law is enacted. If, at any time during the bargaining process for an initial contract or for successor contracts, either the labor organization or public body believes the opposing party has engaged in bad faith bargaining in violation of this act it may submit the matter to the State Board of Mediation for determination. If the Board determines a party has engaged in bad faith bargaining in violation of this act it shall refer the matter to interest arbitration in accordance with this act. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1515 - Under this act, referral agencies shall provide prospective residents documentation of the existence of any relationship or agreement between the agency and an independent living facility or a long-term care facility, if a fee has been received for the referral, and the right of the resident to terminate the agency's services, and the right to request not to be contacted by the agency in the future. No facility shall pay the agency a fee until the facility receives documentation that the disclosures required under this act have been made to the resident and the resident becomes an occupant or is admitted to the facility. The facility shall not sell or transfer the contact information of a prospective resident or the resident's legal representative to a third party without the written consent of the resident or the resident's legal representative. An agency that violates this act shall be subject to a civil penalty of $500 per violation. The Attorney General or a circuit or prosecuting attorney may bring a civil action on behalf of the state to seek the civil penalty or to enjoin continued violations by the agency. This act is substantially similar to HB 2463 (2026) and similar to provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 943 (2025) and HB 390 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1437 - This act modifies and creates provisions relating to charging and sentencing repeat offenders. Prosecuting attorneys are required to execute and enforce criminal laws regarding repeat offenders. This act also establishes guidelines for the charging and removal of a prosecutor that fails to charge, plead, or prove a defendant's eligibility for an enhancement, or fails to abide by plea restrictions also created by this act. The Attorney General has the authority to file a civil complaint against a prosecuting attorney to remove such prosecuting attorney from office. This act requires circuit judges to abide by enhancement provisions for eligible defendants or forfeit rights to their office. The Attorney General is authorized to initiate quo warranto proceedings against a circuit judge that forfeits rights to their office subject to this provision. Under this act, when a person is found guilty of an offense and sentenced to an extended imprisonment, their offense shall be recorded as an offense of the class of the extended sentence. This act establishes a prohibition of plea agreements for defendants that are charged with certain enumerated crimes, or are eligible for enhancement, unless there is insufficient evidence to prove the case, and the prosecutor provides a written statement regarding the good faith justification for the plea agreement. The current sentencing ranges for felony classes are modified as follows: • Class A felony increased to fifteen years to forty years, from ten years to thirty years; • Class B felony increased to ten years to twenty years, from five years to fifteen years; • Class C felony increased to five years to fifteen years, from three years to ten years; • Class D felony increased to three years to ten years, from a maximum of seven years; and • Class E felony increased to two to five years, from a maximum of four years. This act repeals the court's discretion to sentence a person convicted of a class D or E felony to less than one year in the county jail. Under this act, a prior felony offender that is found guilty of a class A felony shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment for a class A felony that is not life imprisonment. A persistent felony offender, as defined in the act, that is found guilty of a class A felony shall be sentenced to life imprisonment. Further, this act requires that a prior felony offender that has been found guilty of a class B, C, D, or E felony shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment, except life imprisonment, for the class that is one class higher than the offense for which they are found guilty. A persistent felony offender that is found guilty of a class B, C, D, or E felony shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment, including life imprisonment, for the class that is two classes higher than the offense for which they are found guilty. This act provides that a persistent misdemeanor offender, as defined in the act, who is found guilty of a class A, B, or C misdemeanor shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment for a class E felony. Under this act, a person that receives an enhanced sentence shall not serve a term of imprisonment less than the maximum term of imprisonment allowable under law. In addition, such person shall not be eligible to have their sentence suspended, waived, or reduced by any means, including by the Parole Board. This act has a severability clause and an emergency clause. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1502 - This act establishes the "Missouri Consent and Likeness Protection Act" which provides that no adhesion contract, disclaimer or waiver, or condition of entry shall be valid or enforceable if it: (1) Waives or limits an individual's right to bring a civil action for the unauthorized use of the individual's identity attributes; or (2) Grants the right to use an individual's identity attributes without allowing the individual to seek judicial relief. As it relates to the use of identity attributes, any provision that purports to release liability, require arbitration, waive jury trial, limit damages, or provide consent without reasonable and just compensation shall be void. Additionally, the rights and requirements of this act shall not be waived by contract. Consent for the commercial or promotional use of identity attributes shall be valid only if the consent is: (1) Affirmative, explicit, and written; (2) Negotiated by all parties in good faith; (3) Separate and distinct from any general terms or conditions; (4) Clearly describing the specific use of the identity attributes, that such use is limited in a duration not to exceed a period of twenty years, and the certain parties authorized to use the identity attributes; and (5) Whether reasonable and just compensation is provided; and (6) Freely revocable at any time. Additionally, consent for the use of identity attributes shall not be implied by an individual's entry onto premises, presence in a public or quasi-public space, participation in an activity, purchase of a ticket, or failure to read or object to posted terms. Furthermore, consent for the commercial or promotional use of identity attributes obtained through adhesion contracts or disclaimers or waivers shall be conclusively presumed invalid. Any individual whose identity attributes are used in violation of this act may bring a civil action for damages. The court may award a prevailing plaintiff any actual damages, statutory damages of not less than $10,000 per violation, the disgorgement of profits earned through the use of the identity attributes, injunctive and declaratory relief, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Additionally, the Attorney General may investigate and bring an enforcement action to enjoin any act or practice which is a violation of this act. Upon a showing of a violation, the Attorney General may seek a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation. Lastly, this act shall apply to any entity doing business in Missouri and to any individual physically present in Missouri at the time of the alleged violation. KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1454 - This act modifies current law on the use of investigational drugs and devices for individuals with terminal illnesses to include those individuals with life-threatening or severely debilitating conditions or illnesses. Currently, investigational drugs shall not include Schedule I controlled substances. This act repeals that prohibition. This act is substantially similar to a provision of SCS/SB 90 (2025) and SCS/SB 768 (2024). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1426 - This act requires the Department of Transportation to establish procedures to address nonconsensual towing, recovery, and cleanup practices related to the removal of commercial vehicles from roadways, as described in the act. Such procedures shall include a process for the filing and review of complaints against a towing company, factors the Department shall consider in determining whether a charge was fair and reasonable, requirements for information to be included on nonconsensual towing invoices, and disciplinary measures for towing companies found to be in violation of the act. The Department may establish a "Towing and Recovery Review Board" consisting of seven members, as described in the act. The Board shall assist the Department in reviewing complaints, identifying potential violations, making recommendations to the Department, and approving or rejecting a final determination of the Department. If the Department or the Board determines there is a genuine dispute as to the reasonableness or amount of fees assessed by a towing company, the company shall release the vehicle and cargo to the owner, operator, or insurer of the vehicle and cargo without the owner paying any portion of the fees assessed. The act prohibits a towing company from using a per pound method of charging for a nonconsensual tow. This act is identical to HB 1741 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1428 - Beginning with the 2026-27 school or academic year, this act prohibits school districts, public schools, and certain institutions of higher education, as well as employees of such entities, from requiring any employee or student to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or gene therapy in order to be physically present at any events, premises, or facilities. A vaccine shall not be required as a condition for employment or for acceptance as a student. Testing for COVID-19 shall not be done without the written consent of the employee, the student, or, for a minor student, all parents or guardians. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development are required to investigate any reported violations of the act. A teacher who violates the act may be subject to the suspension or revocation of his or her certificate of license to teach. A student, parent, or school employee may bring a civil action for injunctive relief or damages, or both, for any physical, mental, or emotional injuries caused by a school district's, public school's, or school employee's violation of the act. A school district or institution of higher education that violates the act shall not be entitled to receive state aid or any other revenues of the state until the school district or institution comes into compliance with the act. A student or employee of an institution of higher education may bring a civil action for injunctive relief or damages, or both, for any physical, mental, or emotional injuries caused by a violation of the act by an institution of higher education or an employee thereof. This act is identical to SB 222 (2025) and similar to HB 1807 (2024), SB 159 (2023), HB 1347 (2023), HB 1475 (2022), and to provisions in HB 1130 (2023). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1424 - This act modifies provisions relating to credit unions. Current law provides that membership shares in a credit union shall have a par value of $25-100. This act changes the par value to $1-100. The act additionally modifies provisions governing the conduct of board meetings of a credit union. Unless specifically prohibited by the bylaws, directors may participate in and act at any meeting of the board through the use of a telephone, video conference, or other electronic means. Participation by directors in a meeting may be in any combination of in person, telephone, or other electronic or virtual means provided that all directors participating can communicate simultaneously. Any action taken during such meeting shall have the same binding and legal effect as if conducted fully in person. Votes and other actions of the directors may be conducted by electronic means, including remote or online systems, provided that board approved procedures are established to verify the identity of voting directors and to ensure the integrity of the process. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1533 - This act establishes the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact ("Compact"), which facilitates the interstate practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and provides for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in a participating state to have expedited licensure portability in other participating states. The Compact creates a joint government agency ("Commission") and provides for its powers and duties, including overseeing the administration of the Compact, issuing advisory opinions and training on the Compact, and enforce compliance with the Compact. Additionally, each state's dental board shall have two voting members on the Commission, with one member required to be a member of the Missouri Dental Board. States shall submit all actions and documents determined by the Commission to the Clearinghouse, which is described in the act as the clearinghouse and databank administered by the American Association of Dental Boards that houses adverse actions and denials of licensure from the state dental boards. Insurance companies and entities verifying documents for the purposes of licenses to dentists or dental hygienists may seek information from the Clearinghouse for public record documents. The Compact sets forth the requirements for a dentist or dental hygienist to obtain and exercise the ability to practice in other participating states with the home state's dental board determining the eligibility of an application for a compact license privilege. The Compact further provides that a dentist or dental hygienist with compact privilege shall be subject to and comply with the laws and regulations of the participating state in which they seek to practice and shall be subject to that state's dental board. Appeals of a denial of a compact privilege application shall be filed with the home state within thirty days of the denial. Additionally, a licensee shall notify the Commission within ten days of any adverse action taken against his or her license in a state that is not a member of the Compact. Home states may take adverse actions against a holder of a compact license privilege regardless of where the actions occurred and any participating state where the compact licensee holds a compact license privilege may investigate an allegation of a violation of the laws and rules of the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in any other state where the licensee holds a compact license privilege. Participating states may also participate together in joint investigations of compact licensees. Dental boards issuing a compact license privilege may also impose a fee for such privilege, except no fee shall be required for any active-duty military member or their spouse for up to one year after separation from the service. Furthermore, the Compact shall become active and binding upon the fifth state's enactment of the Compact. Any participating state may withdraw from the Compact by repealing the Compact, but the Compact shall remain in effect until six months after the date of withdrawal. This act is identical to SB 109 (2025) and HB 1290 (2025). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1178 - This act requires 340B covered hospitals, as defined in the act, to report to the Department of Health and Senior Services certain information regarding utilization of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program and certain payments and expenditures as outlined in the act. The Department of Health and Senior Services shall prepare a report aggregating the reported information, and shall provide the report to the General Assembly and publish the report on its public website. The act prescribes a civil penalty of $1000 per day for any 340B covered hospital that fails to provide the information as required under the act. This act is similar to HB 781 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1039 - This act establishes provisions relating to procedures for alternative dispute resolution ("ADR") processes. A court may refer, by either rule or order, any individual civil case or category of civil cases to any nonbinding ADR process. Within 30 days of referral, the parties may: (1) Notify the court that the parties have chosen pursuant to a written agreement to pursue an ADR process different from the ADR process chosen by the court; (2) Notify the court that the parties have agreed to delay such ADR process until a date certain; or (3) If any party, after conferring with the other parties, concludes that the ADR process has no reasonable chance of helping the parties understand or resolve a procedural or substantive issue or if there is a compelling circumstance, the party may file a motion to not participate in the ADR process. Once a motion has been filed, the ADR process shall not occur until a ruling and, if granted, the matter shall not be referred without compelling circumstances. In any action referred to an ADR process, discovery may proceed in any other action before, during, and after the ADR process, except the court may stay discovery to promote savings in time and expense. A neutral individual ("neutral") appointed by the court or requested by the parties to serve in the ADR process shall avoid any conflict of interest. Even if the neutral believes that no disqualifying conflict exists, the neutral shall: (1) Before agreeing to serve, make a reasonable inquiry to determine whether there are facts that would cause a reasonable person to believe that the neutral has a conflict of interest; (2) As soon as practicable, disclose reasonably known facts relevant to any conflicts of interest; and (3) After accepting a designation, disclose any previously undisclosed information that could reasonably suggest a conflict of interest. After disclosure of a conflict, the ADR process may proceed if all parties have agreed in writing or if the organization administering the ADR process determines under the parties' written agreement that the neutral may continue to serve. Any party believing a court-appointed neutral has a conflict of interest may request for the neutral to recuse himself or may file a motion for disqualification. Additionally, the court may require a change of a neutral if necessary to protect the rights of an unrepresented party. ADR communications, as defined in the act, shall not be admissible as evidence in any proceeding or subject to discovery. However, evidence that is otherwise admissible or subject to discovery shall not be inadmissible or protected from discovery solely because of its disclosure or use in the ADR process. Additionally, a court may admit communications, upon motion by a party and following a hearing, if the court finds that the communication is relevant and admissible and was: (1) Made in the presence of a mandated reporter and pertains to abuse or neglect that such mandated reporter is required to report; (2) A substantial threat or statement of a plan to inflict bodily injury capable of causing death or substantial bodily harm that is reasonably certain to occur; (3) Intentionally used to plan a crime, attempt to commit a crime, or to conceal an ongoing crime; or (4) Necessary to establish or defend against a professional misconduct or malpractice claim that is based on conduct occurring during the ADR process. If requested by a party or if necessary to ensure confidentiality, the hearing shall be conducted in the judge's chambers. A participant, including the neutral, has standing to intervene in any proceedings in order to object to the admissibility of communications made by such participant. Additionally, this act provides that no neutral, or agent or employee of the neutral or of the neutral's organization, shall be subpoenaed or compelled to disclose any ADR communication. No neutral who is a licensed attorney shall be required to disclose any ADR communication of which a reporting obligation in the rules of professional conduct of attorneys might otherwise apply. However, a neutral may be subpoenaed to enforce a written settlement agreement, but only to testify that the parties signed such agreement in his or her presence. The court may order the party seeking admission of an ADR communication to pay the costs and fees of the neutral or any other participant who intervenes to contest the admission or who responds to a subpoena regarding the ADR communications. Unless a written agreement provides for a binding ADR process, the processes conducted pursuant to this act shall be nonbinding. Furthermore, this act shall not preclude any court from referring any matter to a nonbinding ADR process. This act shall only apply to ADR processes referred by court order or rule or by a written agreement of the parties expressly providing for this act to apply. This act is not intended to undermine the right to a jury trial nor does this act require any party to settle any claim or attend a mediation with counsel. If the court has not referred the parties to an ADR process or if the parties elect not to use the provisions of this act, the process shall be regarded as settlement negotiations. If the parties have agreed in writing to an ADR process but have not invoked the provisions of this act, the neutral shall not be subpoenaed or otherwise compelled to disclose any matter revealed in the setting up or conducting of such ADR process. Finally, this act requires all settlement agreements to be in writing. This act is identical to SB 256 (2025), provisions in SB 352 (2025), in SCS/SB 897 (2024), SB 1096 (2024), in SCS/HCS/HB 2064 & HCS#2/HB 1886 (2024), SB 215 (2023), in SCS/HCS/HBs 994, 52 & 984 (2023), SB 1148 (2022), SB 591 (2021), HB 953 (2021), and HB 2534 (2020) and is substantially similar to HB 1456 (2024), provisions in CCS/HCS/SS/SCS/SB 72 (2023), HB 82 (2023), and is similar to HB 2660 (2022). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1235 - This act makes the following persons ineligible for parole, probation, or conditional release: • Any person convicted of the offense of tampering with a judicial officer who threatened or caused harm to the judicial officer or members of the officer's family, or who used force, threats, or deception against or toward the officer or members of the officer's family; • Any person convicted of the offense of tampering with a judicial officer who caused a death or bodily injury in the course of committing the offense; and • Any person convicted of the offense of tampering with a judicial proceeding who threatened or caused harm to any person or property. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1267 - Under this act, a hospital that is not in material compliance with federal hospital price transparency laws on the date that items or services are purchased from, or provided to a patient by, the hospital shall not initiate or pursue a collection action against the patient for a debt owed for the items or services. The patient may file suit against the hospital for a prohibited collection and the hospital, if found to be materially out of compliance with federal price transparency laws, shall refund any amount of debt the payor has paid, pay a penalty to the patient in an amount equal to the debt, dismiss or cause to be dismissed any court action with prejudice and pay the patient's attorney fees and costs, and remove or cause to be removed any report made to a consumer reporting agency relating to the debt. This act is identical to SB 336 (2025), SB 1212 (2024), and HB 1161 (2023). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1117 - This act establishes "The Taylor Swift Act" which establishes a cause of action against a person who discloses a digital depiction, as defined in this act, of an individual who is under eighteen years of age or an intimate digital depiction, as defined in this act, of an individual and who knows or recklessly disregards the fact that the individual has not consented to such disclosure as provided in the act. The depicted individual may recover damages as described in the act along with injunctive relief. An action shall not be brought if the disclosure was made in good faith to or by a law enforcement officer in the course of reporting or investigating unlawful conduct or as part of a legal proceeding. Additionally, an action shall not be brought if the disclosure was a matter of legitimate public concern or interest or if the disclosure reasonably intended to assist the depicted individual. This act provides that a person commits the offense of disclosure of a digital depiction if the person discloses, or threatens to disclose: (1) A digital depiction of an individual who is under eighteen years of age; or (2) An intimate digital depiction with the intent to harass, annoy, threaten, alarm, or cause substantial harm to the finances or reputation of the depicted individual or with the actual knowledge that or reckless disregard for whether such disclosure or threat of disclosure will cause harm to the depicted individual. Any such person shall be guilty of a class E felony for the first offense or a class C felony for any second and subsequent offenses or if the actions could reasonably be expected to affect the conduct of governmental proceedings or facilitate violence. Furthermore, it shall not be a defense to civil or criminal actions brought pursuant to this act that there is a disclaimer stating that the digital depiction was unauthorized or that the depicted individual did not participate in the creation or development of the digital depiction. Lastly, a provider of an interactive computer service shall not be held civilly or criminally liable under this act for actions voluntarily taken in good faith to restrict access to or availability of digital depictions or actions taken to enable or make available to information content providers or other persons the technical means to restrict access to digital depictions. This act is similar to HB 362 (2025), SB 411 (2025), SB 1424 (2024), HB 2573 (2024), and a provision in SB 1444 (2024). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1213 - This act requires 340B covered entities to report to the Department of Health and Senior Services certain information regarding utilization of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program and certain payments and expenditures as outlined in the act. The Department shall prepare a report aggregating the information, and shall provide the report to the General Assembly and publish the report on its public website. The act prescribes a civil penalty of $1000 per day for any 340B covered entity that fails to provide the information required under the act. This act is similar to HB 781 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SCS/SB 893 - This act modifies various provisions relating to sexual offenses, including penalties and restitution. CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL (SECTIONS 43.656, 67.2540, 168.071, 210.1080, 324.012, 329.050, 339.100, 542.301, 566.010, 566.147, 566.148, 566.149, 566.150, 566.155, 573.010, 573.023, 573.025, 573.035, 573.037, 573.038, 573.050, 573.052, 573.215, 589.042, 589.400, 589.414, 650.120, and 660.520) Under current law, the phrase "child pornography" is used to describe sexual images of minors. This act replaces that phrase with "child sexual abuse material" throughout the code and adds a provision to the definition that includes images even if the minor was not engaged in sexually explicit conduct at the time the image was created. This provision also includes anatomically correct dolls, mannequins, robots, or any other items that resemble a minor if intended to be used for the sexual arousal or gratification of any person, or for the purpose of causing emotional distress to any person. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). SEX AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING (SECTIONS 56.265, 190.142, 210.1505, 211.326, 337.618, and 590.050) This act creates the Committee on Sex and Human Trafficking Training within the Statewide Council Against Adult Trafficking and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children. This seven member committee shall annually evaluate and establish guidelines for the sex and human trafficking training. This act provides that the committee shall produce and digitally distribute a training program that meets the guidelines the committee establishes. Additionally, the committee may approve training programs produced by another entity if it is consistent with the established guidelines. This committee shall be in effect starting January 1, 2027 and expire on December 31, 2031. Under current law, prosecuting attorneys receive two thousand dollars of their salary only upon completion of twenty hours of classroom instruction relating to the operations of the prosecuting attorney's office. This act provides that in addition the twenty hour requirement, prosecuting attorneys must also complete one hour of sex and human trafficking training each year between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2031. Under this act, EMTs and advanced EMTs must receive sex and human trafficking training in the following increments prior to relicensure: • One hour if applying before January 1, 2028; • Two hours if applying between December 31, 2027 and January 1, 2029; • Three hours if applying between December 31, 2028 and January 1, 2030; and • Four hours if applying between December 31, 2029 and January 1, 2031. This act modifies the continuing education standards for juvenile officers to include one hour of sex and human trafficking each year starting on January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2031. Currently, a social worker must complete a minimum of thirty hours of continuing education every twenty-four months to renew their license. This act provides that thirty hour requirement shall include two hours of sex and human trafficking training. This provision is effective starting January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2031. This act requires that each peace officer receive two hours of sex and human trafficking training within the law enforcement continuing education one-year reporting period. This provision is effective starting January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2031. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). STATEWIDE COUNCIL AGAINST ADULT TRAFFICKING AND THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (SECTION 210.1505) This act renames the "Statewide Council on Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children" to the "Statewide Council Against Adult Trafficking and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children", and places the council within the office of the Attorney General to make recommendations for the statewide effort against trafficking. Under this act, the Council shall be created within thirty days of the August 28, 2026, and must have its first meeting within thirty days of its creation. The Council has the authority to create subgroups to offer recommendations on specific issues. Currently, there are certain members of the Council that can choose a designee to be on the Council. This act requires that such designees have involvement in anti-human trafficking efforts, or knowledge or experience in human trafficking investigations. Under this act, the member of the judiciary that sits on the Council must have experience in the juvenile court and must be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court. Currently, there are two representatives from agencies providing services to the victims of child sex trafficking. This provision replaces them with one member of the Missouri Hospital Association with experience and knowledge of human trafficking. This act also adds three new members to the Council for a total of eighteen members. Additionally, the Attorney General is given the discretion to add any nongovernmental agencies that are deemed necessary. This provision creates the position of executive director to be appointed by the Attorney General, and shall serve under their supervision. This act creates the "Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Education and Awareness Fund". This fund is a dedicated fund and upon appropriation, moneys in the fund shall be used to pay for the position of the executive director and any administrative support of the Council. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS (SECTIONS 315.005 and 315.081) Under this act, every employee and operator of a lodging establishment must receive human trafficking awareness training within one hundred eighty days of employment, and annual human trafficking awareness training after the first year of employment. Human trafficking awareness training shall be approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services and shall include certain enumerated components. Provisions require that every operator of a lodging establishment shall adopt and implement policies and procedures for reporting suspected human trafficking to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, or to a local law enforcement agency. Operators of lodging establishments are also required to maintain records of employee or operator training for the duration of the time that the employee is employed by the establishment and for one year after employment ends. These provisions are identical to SB 1365 (2026). DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (SECTION 324.035) This act authorizes a board, commission, or committee within the Division of Professional Registration to contract or partner with an outside vendor or agency for the purpose of offering continuing education classes if the program has been approved by the director of the Division of Professional Registration. If such program is approved, it must be made available to all licensees of the board, commission, or committee. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING CASES (SECTION 537.054, 566.201, and 566.218) Under these provisions, a person can bring an action to recover damages for any injury or illness caused by child sex trafficking within twenty years of the plaintiff attaining twenty-one years of age. A person can also bring an action under these provisions within three years of the date the plaintiff discovers, or reasonably should have discovered that the injury or illness was caused by child sex trafficking. This act provides that a prosecuting or circuit attorney may request assistance from the Attorney General to assist in the prosecution of child sex trafficking cases. Prosecuting or circuit attorneys may also request any resource or capability of the Office of the Attorney General while prosecuting a child trafficking case. Any defendant that has been found guilty of a sex trafficking offense may have such defendant's real or personal property that was used, attempted to be used, or intended to be used in furtherance of a sex trafficking offense seized. Any property seized under this provision shall be forfeited pursuant to the Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). EVIE AND SOPHIE'S LAW (SECTION 566.152) This act creates the offense of grooming of a minor. A person commits this offense when such person is twenty-one years old or older and knowingly engages in a pattern of conduct that includes at least one overtly sexual act toward a minor that a reasonable person would infer is intended to prepare, condition, or manipulate such minor for sexual conduct, sexual performance, or a commercial sex act. Direct evidence of explicit statements of intent of the defendant are not required. Intent of the defendant may be established by the nature, frequency, and context of communications or actions, however intent of the defendant shall be evaluated based only on what a reasonable person would infer. This act provides that the offense of grooming of a minor shall not apply to a parent, guardian, or family member of the minor who is providing care or support to the minor if there is no evidence of sexual intent or exploitation of the minor. The offense of grooming of a minor shall be a class C felony, unless sexual conduct, sexual performance, or a commercial sex act occurs, in which case it is a class B felony. In addition to imprisonment, a person convicted of grooming of a minor shall be ordered to pay restitution to the victim. This act provides that the Department of Public Safety shall issue guidance for the public on recognizing actions that constitute grooming of a minor and how to respond to potential instances of grooming of a minor and available treatments and services for victims of grooming. The Department shall also issue procedures and training for professionals on investigating and prosecuting those who commit the offense of grooming of a minor. These provisions are identical to HB 1814 (2026) and HB 1551 (2026). SEXUAL OFFENSES (SECTIONS 566.211, 567.030, and 610.131) Under this act, the offense of sexual trafficking of a child in the second degree by a parent, legal guardian, or other person that has custody or control of a child is a felony for which the authorized term of imprisonment is imprisonment for the duration of the person's natural life. Currently, the offense of patronizing prostitution is a class B misdemeanor, unless the individual who the offender patronizes is less than eighteen years of age but older than fifteen years of age, in which case it is a class E felony. This act modifies the offense to be a class E felony, unless the individual who the offender patronizes is less than eighteen years of age but older than fifteen years of age, in which case it is a class D felony. Under current law, a person that was convicted of prostitution can have records of such conviction expunged only if the person was under the age of eighteen at the time of the offense. This act removes the requirement that the person be under the age of eighteen at the time of the offense to apply to have such records expunged. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). EVAN'S VOICE ACT (SECTIONS 573.110, 573.112, and 573.114) Under current law, the offense of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images only applies if the image is of a person that is at least eighteen years of age. This act removes that element of the offense to include images of minors in the offense. This act also provides that the offense of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images shall be a class C felony if the images are of a minor. Under current law, the offense of threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images only applies if the image is of a person that is at least eighteen years of age. This act removes that element of the offense to include images of minors in the offense. Currently the offense of threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images is a class E felony. This act provides that upon the second offense it shall be a class D felony and a third or subsequent offense shall be a class C felony. If the image is of a minor or vulnerable person, the offense of threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images is a class B felony. Where the threat of the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images is the proximate cause of serious physical injury or death of a person, the offense shall be a class B felony. This act provides that a person that has been found guilty of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images or threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images shall be ordered by the sentencing court to pay restitution, in an amount determined by the court, to the victim of the offense. These provisions are similar to HB 1814 (2026) and HB 2551 (2026). CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION FUND (SECTION 595.045) Under current law, a person found guilty of certain crimes shall have a judgment in favor of the state of Missouri entered against them. This provision adds that a person found guilty of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images or threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images shall have a judgment of five hundred dollars but not more than five thousand dollars entered against such person. These provisions are identical to HB 1814 (2026) and HB 2551 (2026). MISSOURI CRIME VICTIMS FUND (SECTION 595.047) This act establishes the "Missouri Crime Victims Fund". Moneys in the fund shall be disbursed to entitlement jurisdictions, eligible entities, or local governmental entities that are eligible for victim assistance grants under the federal Victims of Crime Act. These provisions are identical to SB 1242 (2026). CYBER CRIME GRANTS (SECTION 650.120) Under current law, there is a Cyber Crime Investigation Fund and a panel within the Department of Public Safety is authorized to award grants to multijurisdictional internet cyber crime law enforcement task forces, enforcement groups, and other law enforcement agencies. The program expired on August 28, 2024, and terminated on September 1, 2025. This act reauthorizes the fund and repeals the expiration. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1320 - Under current law, certain business records are required to be notarized in order to be entered into evidence in a court proceeding. This act repeals those requirements and provides that such records shall not be deemed invalid for the reason that it uses an electronic signature or that it does not include a notarization. Additionally, any affidavit falsely made shall subject the signer to criminal penalties for perjury. This act is identical to a provision in SB 143 (2205), in SB 397 (2025), in SCS/SB 1400 (2024), in SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1659 (2024), and in SCS/HCS/HB 2700 (2024). KATIE O'BRIEN

SCS/SB 988 - This act establishes the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact ("Compact"), which facilitates the interstate practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and provides for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in a participating state the ability to practice in other participating states. The Compact sets forth the requirements to be met in order for a state to join and the requirements for a dentist or dental hygienist to obtain and exercise the ability to practice in other participating states. The Compact further provides that a dentist or dental hygienist with compact privilege shall function within the scope of practice authorized by the participating state in which they seek to practice and shall be subject to that state's regulatory authority. A dentist or dental hygienist whose privilege in a participating state is encumbered or removed is not eligible for compact privilege in other participating states until the encumbrance or removal has passed and all requirements are met. Additionally, the Compact creates the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact Commission ("Commission"), which is a joint government agency of the participating states tasked with administering and implementing the Compact. Each participating state shall have one Commissioner, who shall be selected within sixty days by the licensing authority of the participating state. Additionally, there shall be an Executive Board of the Commission, composed of seven Commissioners, to act on behalf of the Commission. The act provides for the powers and duties of the Commission, including the development and maintenance of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse actions, and investigative information on all licensees and applicants. The Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each participating state and impose fees on licensees for the compact privilege in order to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff. Upon enactment, the Compact shall be reviewed by the Commission to determine if it is materially different from the Model Compact and whether the state qualifies for participation in the Compact. Any state that adopts the Compact subsequent to the Commission’s initial adoption of the rules and bylaws shall be subject to the rules and bylaws existing on the date on which the Compact becomes law. Any participating state may withdraw from the Compact by repealing the Compact, but such withdrawal shall not take effect until 180 days after the enactment of the repeal. Finally, the Compact shall be binding upon participating states and shall supersede any conflict with state law. This act is identical to provisions in HCS/SB 1092 (2026) and is similar to provisions in HCS/SS#2/SB 1233 (2026), in HB 1847 (2026), in HCS/SS/SB 7 (2025), in HB 56 (2025), in HCS/SS/SB 61 (2025), SB 327 (2025), in HB 1031 (2025), in SCS/HCS/HB 943 (2025), in SS/SB 778 (2024), and in HB 2075 (2024). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 933 - The act provides that there shall be a moratorium on the construction of new and current solar projects in the state beginning the effective date of the act. The Department of Natural Resources shall promulgate rules concerning environmental issues with respect to the construction, placement, and operation of a solar project. The moratorium shall end on December 31, 2027. However, if the Department does not promulgate the rules before such date, the moratorium shall continue until such rules have been promulgated. This act has an emergency clause. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SR 640 - This resolution modifies Senate Rule 52 to require Senate bills with House amendments and conference committee substitutes to lie on the table for one day before being acted upon by the Senate. The resolution further modifies Senate Rule 84 to provide that a motion for the previous question shall be admitted upon the written demand of 18, rather than 10, senators. This resolution is similar to SR 567 (2026). JIM ERTLE

SCS/SB 925 - This act establishes the Supporting Missouri Servicemen and Women Act. Currently, members of the Missouri National Guard serving under state active duty orders receive the same pay, longevity, and allowances as members of like grade and branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, provided that such members at least receive the daily paygrade rate of an E5 with maximum longevity and dependents. This act additionally provides that members of the Missouri National Guard who are on state active duty orders for more than 30 days shall receive an allowance for any premiums for TRICARE or other government-sponsored insurance programs for coverage of the member during the period of active duty. KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 873 - Current law allows a taxpayer to claim a tax credit for contributions made to shelters for victims of domestic violence or to rape crisis centers. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act modifies such tax credit to also allow a taxpayer to claim a $1,000 tax credit if the taxpayer has converted abandoned property into an operational shelter for victims of domestic violence, and a $500 tax credit if the taxpayer has rented residential real estate to a victim of domestic violence. This act is identical to SB 205 (2025), SB 437 (2023), and HB 2523 (2020), and is substantially similar to HB 279 (2025) and SB 795 (2024) and to a provision in SB 382 (2023). JOSH NORBERG

SCS/SB 871 - This act modifies the "Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review Board" within the Department of Health and Senior Services. Under this act, board membership shall include at least one member from each congressional district and membership shall be demographically diverse, including by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and rural and urban populations. Board members are increased from no more than 18 members to no more than 22 members. Additionally, the board shall, in its study and review of maternal deaths, consider the level and timing of prenatal and postnatal care, the presence or absence of maternity care deserts, approaches taken in this state and other states to reduce or eliminate racial inequities in maternal deaths, and the adequacy of data collected by the board. Data reported by the board shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, language, nationality, age, zip code, and level and timing of prenatal and postnatal care. This act is substantially similar to SB 39 (2025), SCS/SBs 1357 & 888 (2024), and SCS/SBs 579 & 595 (2023). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1107 - This act provides that no person shall receive compensation for advising or assisting, or referring to another person for such purposes, any individual with regard to any veterans benefits matter, as described in the act, unless such individual provides a written agreement containing the terms of the fees, provides certain disclosures, and complies with requirements under federal law. Additionally, no person shall advertise for such services without including a disclosure as specified in the act. Furthermore, no person shall receive compensation for any services rendered before the date on which a notice of disagreement is filed with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and no person shall guarantee the receipt of specific veteran benefits. Any person who violates this act shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. This act is identical to SB 300 (2025), SB 1405 (2024), is substantially similar to HB 399 (2025), and is similar to a provision in HB 80 (2025), SB 316 (2025), HB 1102 (2025), and in HCS/HB 1490 (2024). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 876 - This act creates the "Department of Transportation Fiber Network Expansion Act", which provides that the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission may enter into public-private partnerships with private broadband internet service providers to expand and develop the Department of Transportation's fiber network. The Commission shall prioritize expansion and development under the act in unserved areas and underserved areas, as defined by law. The Commission shall use a competitive procurement process to form the public-private partnerships, including publishing notice as specified in the act. The Commission shall ensure that at least 25% of the workforce fulfilling the contracts awarded under this act belongs to a racial minority group. As part of a contract award under the act, the private partnering entity may use the excess fiber capacity to provide internet services, as long as the services provided meet the state minimum standard for broadband. This act is identical to HB 2220 (2026), SB 307 (2025), SB 1323 (2024), HB 2388 (2024), SB 219 (2023), and HB 1037 (2023), similar to HB 1396 (2025) and provisions in HCS/HB 461 (2023), and identical to SB 1199 (2022) and HB 2908 (2022). TAYLOR MIDDLETON